Randy,
While I really like my FT-847 as it is, as you say, a good all around
radio, I would be hesistant to recommend it for serious contesting. I
used mine during the CQ 160 CW contest and it suffered greatly
from filter blow-by and IMD problems even with an INRAD 400 Hz
crystal filter installed. If you look at the IMD numbers in the ARRL
test report, they are not terribly good.
73 de Mike,
W4EF........................................................................
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy" <rwing@douglassks.net>
> John,
>
> If you can get an FT-847 for under $900 - I believe it is the best radio
for
> the money for Repeaters, DXing, Weak Signal, Satellite, and Moon Bounce -
> all in ONE radio.
>
> Randy
> N0LD
>
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